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Sports & Recreation for Kids in Florissant, MO

18 sports facilities, recreation centers, and athletic activities rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Florissant

Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym - Maryland Heights gym in Creve Coeur, MO Sports
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Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym in Maryland Heights offers an exciting introduction to rock climbing for families, with walls designed for everyone from first-time climbers to experienced kids. With an impressive 4.9-star rating from nearly 700 reviews, this facility stands out for its welcoming atmosphere, professional instruction, and variety of climbing challenges that build confidence and physical skills in a safe, supervised environment.

🕑 2-3 hours for a typical family visit, though beginners may want to start with 90 minutes to avoid fatigue

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Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park park in Creve Coeur, MO🌳 Park
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4.8(911)Free10 mi · Creve Coeur

Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park is St. Louis's go-to destination for families seeking outdoor adventure across 320 sprawling acres. With its serene lake, multiple playgrounds, miles of paved trails perfect for strollers and bikes, and paddleboat rentals, this park offers everything you need for a full day of family fun without breaking the bank.

🕑 3-5 hours

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Racquet Club Ladue fine dining restaurant in Ladue, MO🍽️ Restaurant
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4.9(46)$$11 mi · Ladue

Racquet Club Ladue is a premier family recreation center that goes beyond typical gym offerings with exceptional swimming pools, youth sports leagues, and comprehensive summer camps. With an impressive 4.9-star rating, this community hub provides year-round programming for active families, plus the added bonus of fine dining options for post-activity meals or special family occasions.

🕑 2-4 hours for a typical visit, or full-day during summer camp programs

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Centene Community Ice Center ice skating rink in Clayton, MO Sports
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4.7(663)$9 mi · Clayton

The Centene Community Ice Center is a top-notch ice skating facility that welcomes families year-round with dedicated public skate sessions and family-friendly skating times. With its excellent 4.7-star rating from over 660 reviews, this spacious complex offers everything from casual recreational skating to structured lessons, making it perfect whether your kids are first-timers wobbling on the ice or aspiring figure skaters and hockey players.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

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Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park adventure sports center in Creve Coeur, MO🧗 Adventure
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4.7(460)$$10 mi · Creve Coeur

Go Ape Creve Coeur delivers an exhilarating treetop adventure that will have your thrill-seeking kids talking about it for months. This aerial obstacle course features ziplines, rope bridges, and challenging platforms suspended high in the forest canopy, offering a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and confidence-building physical activity for families with older children who crave excitement.

🕑 2.5-3 hours total (including safety briefing, harnessing, and completing the course)

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Center of Clayton community center in Clayton, MO🏛️ Community Center
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4.5(299)$10 mi · Clayton

Center of Clayton is a versatile community hub that keeps families active year-round with something for every age. From youth sports leagues and energetic gym time to engaging summer camps and family fitness classes, this well-maintained facility offers a welcoming alternative to traditional playgrounds, especially during hot summers or chilly winters when indoor fun is a must.

🕑 1.5-3 hours

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Creve Coeur Ice Arena ice skating rink in Creve Coeur, MO Sports
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4.5(219)$10 mi · Creve Coeur

Creve Coeur Ice Arena is a fantastic year-round escape where families can enjoy indoor ice skating regardless of the weather outside. With public skating sessions, beginner-friendly learn-to-skate programs, and a welcoming atmosphere for first-timers, it's the perfect place to introduce kids to the joy of gliding on ice or to help budding skaters improve their skills.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

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THE HEIGHTS: The Richmond Heights Community Center community center in Richmond Heights, MO🏛️ Community Center
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4.5(201)$11 mi · Richmond Heights

The Heights is Richmond Heights' premier family-friendly community center, offering something for everyone with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sports courts, fitness facilities, and constantly rotating programs for kids of all ages. Parents love the one-stop-shop convenience of being able to swim, play sports, take classes, and attend events all under one roof, making it perfect for active families year-round.

🕑 2-4 hours

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James J. Eagan Center community center in Florissant, MO🏛️ Community Center
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The James J. Eagan Center is Florissant's go-to community hub offering much more than just a swimming pool. This multi-purpose facility features outdoor swimming in summer, ice skating in winter, fitness areas, and athletic fields, making it a year-round destination for active families looking for affordable recreation close to home.

🕑 2-4 hours depending on activity,pool visits typically run 2-3 hours, while ice skating sessions are usually 1.5-2 hours

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McNair Aquatic Facility swimming pool in St. Charles, MO Sports
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4.6(20)$11 mi · St. Charles

McNair Aquatic Facility is a fantastic community pool complex that keeps kids entertained for hours with its exciting water slides, diving boards, and gradual zero-depth entry area perfect for little ones. The adjacent park with playgrounds means families can easily transition from water fun to dry land activities, making it an ideal spot for an entire day of summer entertainment.

🕑 3-5 hours

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Steinberg Skating Rink ice skating rink in St. Louis, MO🎮 Entertainment
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4.4(1,072)$11 mi away

Steinberg Skating Rink is the Midwest's largest outdoor ice skating venue, offering families a magical winter experience right in the heart of Forest Park. With its expansive ice surface and beautiful park setting, it's the perfect spot to introduce kids to skating or let experienced gliders show off their skills. The rink's festive atmosphere and accessible location make it a St. Louis winter tradition families return to year after year.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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Ruth Park Golf Course St.Louis golf course in Ladue, MO Sports
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4.3(289)$8 mi · Ladue

Ruth Park Golf Course in Ladue offers a refreshing community swimming pool that's perfect for families looking to beat the St. Louis heat. With dedicated shallow areas designed for little ones, lap lanes for serious swimmers, and plenty of recreational swim time, there's something for every family member to enjoy in a safe, community-focused environment.

🕑 2-3 hours

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